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W398 ODB

2000 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,213 mi
Last recorded108,213 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 ODB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 108,213 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake performance not tested due to corrosion at nearside chassis (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on and around chassis, suspension and body

Pass 4 May 2016 101,907 miles

Front cross member badly corroded and holed

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust strap corroded and broken

general corrosion to body and cab

Fail 4 May 2016 101,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front cross member badly corroded and holed

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust strap corroded and broken

general corrosion to body and cab

Pass 7 May 2015 98,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil level low

exhaust mountings deteriorated/corroded

nearside of flat bed corroded

offside door mirror casing damaged

Fail 7 May 2015 98,016 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil level low

exhaust mountings deteriorated/corroded

nearside of flat bed corroded

offside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 7 May 2014 93,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe mounting corroded

offside door mirror casing damaged

Fail 7 May 2014 93,054 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe mounting corroded

offside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 7 May 2013 88,771 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion to chassis

Fail 30 Apr 2013 88,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 3 May 2012 83,681 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Underbody has advanced corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,487 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 74,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 74,227 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2009 20,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,865 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,633 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 61,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,234 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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W398 ODB is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,206 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W398 ODB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W398 ODB is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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